For some time now, I've been getting calls from stations with odd call signs (e.g., Y22CKA) that usually add an "R" in the call line.  The grid is often on the high seas somewhere.  Signal strength is weak, -18 or less, and I get just the one call.  I don't bother to answer the station since it may be a pirate.  

Anyone have an idea what these calls are?  Perhaps a bored commercial ship operator playing around on the amateur bands?

73 de Ed